them to inform the Working Group of any action they take on those recommendations; (b) Its appreciation to the Governments that are investigating, cooperating at the international and bilateral levels, and have developed or are developing appropriate mechanisms to investigate any claims of enforced disappearance that are brought to their attention, and encourages all Governments concerned to expand their efforts in this area; 8. Invites States to take legislative, administrative, legal and other steps, including when a state of emergency has been declared, at the national and regional levels and in cooperation with the United Nations, if appropriate through technical assistance, and to provide the Working Group with concrete information on the measures taken and the obstacles encountered in preventing enforced and involuntary disappearances and in giving effect to the principles set forth in the Declaration; 9. Takes note of the assistance provided to the Working Group by non-governmental organizations and their activities in support of the implementation of the Declaration, and invites those organizations to continue their cooperation; 10. Requests the Secretary-General to continue: (a) To ensure that the Working Group receives all the assistance and resources it requires to perform its functions, including supporting the principles of the Declaration, carrying out and following up on missions and holding sessions in countries that are prepared to receive it; (b) To provide the resources needed to update the database on cases of enforced disappearance; (c) To keep the Working Group and the Council regularly informed of the steps taken for the wide dissemination and promotion of the Declaration; 11. Decides to continue consideration of the matter in accordance with its programme of work.